Skeletal System

Which of the following is considered to be a short bone?

• tarsal
• humerus
• femur
• radius

Which of the following is considered to be a long bone?

• flat bones of the skull
• carpals
• tarsals
• ulna

Which of the following is considered to be a flat bone?

• femur
• humerus
• scapula
• facial bones

Which of the following is considered to be an irregular bone?

• femur
• radius
• ulna
• vertebrae

The type of bone cells that is involved with bone reabsorption (resorption) is called an:

• osteocyte
• osteoblast
• osteoclast
• chondroclast

The type of bone cell that is responsible for producing new bone tissue is a(n):

• osteoblast
• osteocyte
• osteoclast
• chondroblast

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

What type of bone marrow is found in the diaphysis of long bones in adults?

• red bone marrow
• yellow bone marrow
• pink bone marrow
• white bone marrow

The unossified portions of an infants skull are referred to as:

• sutures
• joints
• primary ossification centers
• fontanels

What type of bone tissue has trabeculae?

• compact bone
• solid bone
• osteonic bone
• spongy bone

The outside layer of connective tissue that surrounds long bones externally is referred to as the:

• endosteum
• periosteum
• central osteum
• myosteum